Tag Archives: Kent

Goodbye, Knit Today

I am very sad to say that I’ve had to cancel my subscription to Knit Today, a magazine published by Immediate Media. I love the magazine. I don’t really need the tutorials, and a lot of the patterns are not … Continue reading

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New beginnings…Hobbycraft

I am now a General Assistant at Hobbycraft Orpington. Yay! This blog will remain my own, no opinions or anything of the sort will be in anyway affiliated to Hobbycraft. Just so I’m covered! (I don’t think they even know … Continue reading

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The longest scarf in the world?

JS and his band, Suntrap, had a gig today, which I got dragged along to, kicking and screaming. Hehe, no I joke, I haven’t been to a Suntrap gig for a while so I thought I’d best show my face. I … Continue reading

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Wholesome yarn goodness (and some new needles…)

Don’t tell JS…but I bought some more yarn and needles. Before you all look at me accusingly (I know I have a huge stash), it was necessary! Way back when, or about two weeks ago, I said that I was going … Continue reading

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Lazy Sunday – and the Boys

JS and his dad were playing at a pub last night and rang in the time change with a hearty few pints and lots of excellent music. This lead to the requirement to have a lazy Sunday. Admittedly, most days … Continue reading

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Color Affection KAL

The last time I posted about the Color Affection KAL that I’m participating in (as part of an iMake KAL), I had just received my yarn and was getting ready to cast on the following day. There was a bit … Continue reading

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Silence?

I have no Internet in Kent! I’m going to have to start learning how to use my phone to blog. For now, have a photo of what I’ve been doing recently while I’m being anti-social in the pub and capitalising … Continue reading

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Thoughts on a Theme – October, Kent

I woke up this morning as a result of JS‘ alarm going off repeatedly and him just IGNORING it! Argh. I stayed in bed for a while reading through some blogs, and the overlying theme of most of them was: “It’s … Continue reading

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WIPW (12) – Towersey Shawl and fleeces

I’ve finished knitting the Towersey Shawl! I need to decide what else to move on to when I finish – I have a sock kit, and I also have my big tub full of Cheviot fleece which I need to card … Continue reading

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The Blanket is Finished!

On Sunday night, I finished the BDCH KAL dogs blanket. Hurrah! Download the pattern here. It was good timing. My dog, a beautiful and amazing labrador with the biggest heart – and head! – I’ve ever known, laid down for … Continue reading

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